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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up
Xevious: The Avenger
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Bandai Namco |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Bandai Namco and published by Namco, Xevious: The Avenger arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988 as a shoot 'em up.
It landed about 3 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1988 include Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II.
Bandai Namco also made Akuma-kun, Xevious and Monster Party for the NES.
Xevious: The Avenger supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Xevious: The Avenger is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Xevious: The Avenger cheats & codes
16 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | SZLNZY |
|---|---|
| Start With 1 Life | PAZYOG |
| Start With 6 Lives | TAZYOG |
| Start With 9 Lives | PAZYOK |
| Start With Lots Of Lives | YZZYOK |
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Xevious: The Avenger FAQ
When did Xevious: The Avenger come out on the NES?
Xevious: The Avenger was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988.
Who made Xevious: The Avenger?
It was developed by Bandai Namco and published by Namco.
Is Xevious: The Avenger multiplayer?
Yes. Xevious: The Avenger supports up to 2 players.
How long does Xevious: The Avenger take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Xevious: The Avenger typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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